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FH08 BRX

2008 Seat Ibiza

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

120,916 mi
Last recorded120,916 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Seat Ibiza67,484 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH08 BRX
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 120,916 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 108,387 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 108,354 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 102,493 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 102,478 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (1.1.10 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 102,123 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2020 102,123 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 94,636 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 82,310 miles

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2017 71,413 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 71,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 59,785 miles

Both front tyres have cracking on the sidewalls

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 47,881 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sidewall of nearside front tyre has slight damage

Fail 13 Feb 2015 47,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sidewall of nearside front tyre has slight damage

Pass 25 Feb 2014 35,356 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 25,420 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 21,713 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2012 21,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2011 17,235 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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FH08 BRX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2008 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 67,484 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FH08 BRX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 18 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FH08 BRX registered?

FH08 BRX is a 2008 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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